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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1954
Page
1
The piece notes Christmas weekend is deadly for traffic with 519 deaths last year. It urges drivers to act with extra caution, limit speed, and avoid alcohol to reduce holiday hazards, especially on foggy, dark roads.
In 1953 the Department of Agriculture shows 28 cents of every farm dollar came from livestock sales, double the income from dairy products. Dairy once led pre 1945, but meat has topped every year since. A record level of meat production is expected this year, boosting livestock revenue.
The speaker critiques overpacked schedules from PTA to church events, 4-H, football games, and play practice. He argues true improvement comes from at home inaction and simple shared moments like popcorn, reading, or family talk, urging families to say No to constant activities and stay home.
Mrs W D McLaughlin received a certificate of honorary membership and pin from the Christian Education division at the Peniel Presbyterian Women's Fellowship meeting held December 2 at Mrs James McLaughlin's home. Fifteen members and two guests attended. new officers were installed with corsages, and a film strip program on migrant workers was shown.
Neighbors assist Stadtmuellers moving from the farm where they lived 48 years while Mr. F. H. Krom minga buys the land. Church activities at SS Peter and Paul include a Ladies Aid meeting, Christmas stories, and officer elections. Upcoming events feature the Farm Bureau Christmas party, a 50 cent gift exchange, and nursing scholarship notices from Mrs. Rickels.
Geo. C. Schoon of Monticello is among 425 winners invited to an all expense paid plant tour by Allis Chalmers starting December 13 in Springfield Missouri. Schoon Implement Co is a winner among Allis Chalmers agricultural dealers in the United States and Canada.
The article outlines a farm equipment tour for Allis-Chalmers dealer and blackmen award winners from company branches. Starting June 1 and ending Nov 12, the party gathers in Springfield on Dec 12 for a two train trip to LaPorte Indiana, LaCrosse Wisconsin, and Milwaukee with plant tours, meals at Elks clubs, and a farewell lunch. The Schoon Implement Co wins the contest for a second year with LaVern Schoon as prior dealer.
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